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11-29-2012 09:11 PM

mjd4277

Looks like the subcompact wars will rearing it's ugly head again like it did in early to late 1980s

11-29-2012 08:49 PM

Sonic_HedgeHog

Remove two doors and I'd buy one in a heartbeat

11-29-2012 08:33 PM

TORQUERULES

I have to admit that I want THIS more than the Focus ST.

11-29-2012 08:28 PM

Jdog913

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supernaut

That is all true. FWD also allows more interior space due to the absence of a longitudinal positioned transmission and drive shaft. And if you live in a place where it snows FWD is great.

Then there is production class rally cars of the 2WD variety, FWD is where its at.

Of course, I will say that rear wheel drive is a lot more fun.

That's also true but there are such things FWD longitudinal mounted engines like Chrysler LH Platform. I haven't heard of a valid reason to ever have a modern car with this set up. Just seems like a waste of time and R&D to engineer something like this.

Oh yes, I would have to agree RWD is more fun

11-29-2012 08:25 PM

Jdog913

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreenEnvy

they did from 10-12. fusion sport, 263hp/245tq 3.5L v6. 14.8 1/4 mile (sea level) 15.16 at 1300' elev. where I'm at. i regularly saw 31-33 mpg hwy with it (fwd, they also had an awd sport). sadly ford went to the 4cyl ecoboost now and screwed that all up.

There is a difference between sport and performance.

The 3.0L Duratec made a 240HP/223TQ. Making that a 9.5% increase in HP that is pretty sad for a "performance" verison. Not to mention that generation fusion has a slush box automatic transmission meaning less wheel horsepower.

Now on the other hand the Focus ST is a 57% increase in HP compared to the base and Fiesta ST is a 60% increase in HP compared to the base. They both have six speed manual transmission.....

11-29-2012 07:15 PM

goinloco1

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbc17

A little off topic but...I think it would be cool it they made a Fusion ST. I dunno how well it would sell but it could be cool. I mean after all, there is a performance focus, fiesta, and a Taurus. All they need is the Fusion.

they did from 10-12. fusion sport, 263hp/245tq 3.5L v6. 14.8 1/4 mile (sea level) 15.16 at 1300' elev. where I'm at. i regularly saw 31-33 mpg hwy with it (fwd, they also had an awd sport). sadly ford went to the 4cyl ecoboost now and screwed that all up.

11-29-2012 06:14 PM

Supernaut

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jdog913

Less friction in a FWD vehicles drivetrain compared to RWD resulting in better fuel economy. Show me a RWD vehicle that gets close to 40MPG. Need you be remind that all automakers must have a fleet average of 54.5MPG by 2025.

Just for clarification, the Focus ST doesn't has a true electronic limited slip. It has the "torque vectoring system" which has an open differential and uses the ESC to apply brake pressure the wheel losing traction. It's basically the next best thing but not the real deal.

That is all true. FWD also allows more interior space due to the absence of a longitudinal positioned transmission and drive shaft. And if you live in a place where it snows FWD is great.

Then there is production class rally cars of the 2WD variety, FWD is where its at.

Of course, I will say that rear wheel drive is a lot more fun.

11-29-2012 04:56 PM

Jdog913

Quote:

Originally Posted by FocusOnMeNow

Front wheel drive is so stupid. Automakers still haven't figured it out. Rwd or awd is the way to go. I love my Focus, bit I hate front wheel drive.

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Less friction in a FWD vehicles drivetrain compared to RWD resulting in better fuel economy. Show me a RWD vehicle that gets close to 40MPG. Need you be remind that all automakers must have a fleet average of 54.5MPG by 2025.

Just for clarification, the Focus ST doesn't has a true electronic limited slip. It has the "torque vectoring system" which has an open differential and uses the ESC to apply brake pressure the wheel losing traction. It's basically the next best thing but not the real deal.

11-29-2012 04:07 PM

Supernaut

That is a sweet little car.

I however don't ever expect to see many in this redneck town where in most "auto enthusiasts" minds, if its not a truck it doesn't exist.

"You're driving that little car? What are you queer or something?"

11-29-2012 11:32 AM

gold_zx3

Ford must really want me to get back into a Ford

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